The Russian Defense Ministry says troops from Russia and Uzbekistan have begun joint military drills near the border with Afghanistan.

Russia says Daesh militants are moving into Afghanistan from several countries, stressing that it will bolster Tajikistan's military with weapons, equipment, and training amid the "deteriorating" situation in Afghanistan.

More than 1,500 troops from Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan are scheduled to take part in joint drills near the border with Afghanistan next month.

Russia has sent several infantry fighting vehicles to its military base in Tajikistan.

Troops from a Russian military base in Tajikistan and Russia’s Central Military District will take part in the war games.

Taliban insurgents take Shir Khan Bandar and all the check posts near Tajikistan border.

Kyrgyzstan bans hundreds of Tajik passengers from entering the country.

Kyrgyzstan accuses Tajik forces of breaking the ceasefire by opening fire on homes in the border region.

More than ten people have been killed and thousands displaced since late Wednesday.

People gather in a hotel after being evacuated from villages affected by fighting along the Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan border.